Referring to a Figure/Image from a database


Format for in text citation

In text citation example

As captured by Nissen (2008), the use of shadowing contrasts the...

OR

Nissen's photograph of Wei Wei depicts a ... (Nissen, 2008)


Format for reference list

Elements, punctuation & capitalisation

Author, A. (Year, Month Day). Title of work [image]. Title of database. http://URL

Reference list example

Nissen, M. (2008, August 21). Chinese artist Ai Wei Wei in his studio [image]. ARTstor. https://library.artstor.org/#/asset/APANOSIG_10313578440

Make sure to look at the style notes


Style notes for this reference type

  • If no author is provided, cite the first three words of the title and the year of publication.
  • Images you use may be subjected to copyright compliance. Please seek information from the copyright owner of the image if applicable.
  • If the date of creation is not present, provide the date of retrieval eg. Retrieved on …
  • If the image is of factual content, refer to the figures referencing.
  • If the image is an original artwork, please refer to artworks for referencing.

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